Nankai 30000 series
| Nankai 30000 series | |
|---|---|
 A 30000 series set on a Koya service in November 2023 | |
| In service | 1983–present |
| Family name | Zoom Car[1] |
| Replaced | 20000 series |
| Constructed | 1983 |
| Entered service | 26 June 1983 |
| Refurbished | 1999 |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 30001, 30003 |
| Operators |  Nankai Electric Railway |
| Lines served |  Kōya Line |
| Specifications | |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph)[1] |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (overhead wire) |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Multiple working |
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Nankai 30000 series (南海30000系, Nankai 30000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nankai Electric Railway in Japan since 1983. Two four-car sets were built to replace the sole 20000 series set.[1][2]
Operations
The 30000 series sets are used for Koya and Rinkan limited express services on the Koya Line. Since 1999, they are able to operate in multiple with the 11000 series and 31000 series trains.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating arranged in 2+2 abreast configuration. Car 2 has a vending machine while car 3 has toilets.[1]
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Interior view of a 30000 series car in May 2008
History
The 30000 series fleet entered revenue service from the start of the revised timetable on 26 June 1983.[3]
In 1999, the fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment. This included the addition of type and destination displays next to the doors and internal passenger information displays, and also the replacement of Japanese-style toilets with Western-style ones.[4]
Incident
Cars 30101 and 30002 of set 30001 derailed at Oharata Inspection Depot on 27 May 2022.[5] This set subsequently re-entered service on 29 April 2023.[6]
Livery variations
To commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of Mount Kōya, set 30001 was operated in a special "Red Koya" livery from 1 March 2015[7] and set 30003 returned to service in the "Purple Koya" livery on 23 March of that year.[8] They were scheduled to operate in these liveries until February 2016.[9]
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Set 30001 in "Red Koya" livery in March 2015 -
Set 30003 in "Purple Koya" livery in May 2015
References
- ^ a b c d e "南海電鉄30000系､登山する特急｢こうや｣の本領" [Nankai Electric Railway 30000 series, the mountain climbing limited express "Koya"]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Japan. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "昔も今も個性が光る｢私鉄特急｣名車列伝" [A collection of famous "private limited express" trains that stand out from the past to the present]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Japan. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "私鉄車両めぐり〔130〕南海電気鉄道" [Private Railway Vehicle Tour (130) Nankai Electric Railway]. Railway Pictorial (in Japanese). 457 (December 1985 Special Issue): 193. 1985.
- ^ "車両総説" [General information on rolling stock]. Railway Pictorial (in Japanese). 807 (August 2008 Special Issue): 48. 2008.
- ^ "南海の特急車両が車庫で脱線…赤信号を無視、ポイントを損傷 5月27日発生" [Nankai express train derails in depot, ignores red light, damages points on 27 May]. Response.jp (in Japanese). Japan: IID Co., Ltd. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "南海30000系30001編成が営業運転に復帰" [Nankai 30000 series set 30001 returns to service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "南海電鉄で「特急こうや 高野山開創1200年特別仕様」運転開始" [Nankai Electric Railway begins operation of "Special edition Limited Express Koya for the 1200th anniversary of Koyasan's founding"]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "南海30000系30003編成「紫こうや」が運転開始" [Nankai 30000 series set 30003 "Purple Koya" begins operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "南海電鉄、特急「こうや」特別仕様3編成運行へ - 蒔絵をイメージした外観に" [Nankai Electric Railway to operate three special edition "Koya" limited express trains - with exteriors inspired by lacquer art]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
External links
- Nankai rolling stock information (in Japanese)